Associate General Counsel

Join a Disciplined, Growth-Focused Energy Company

U.S. Energy Development Corporation is a privately held energy company focused on the acquisition, development, and operation of domestic oil and gas assets. For over four decades, we have built our reputation on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and long‑term value creation for our investors and partners.

We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership and play a critical role in supporting our domestic energy operations.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this leader will provide proactive legal guidance across oil and gas transactions, commercial contracting, land matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

This role also supports broader corporate initiatives, including litigation oversight, fund formation, financing transactions, and real estate matters across U.S. Energy and affiliated entities. The ideal candidate combines deep energy industry expertise with strong commercial acumen and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• Advise on upstream, midstream, and infrastructure projects
• Draft and negotiate joint operating agreements, PSAs, drilling contracts, MSAs, transportation and marketing agreements, and related documents
• Support M&A, divestitures, due diligence, and corporate structuring
• Provide oversight on land, title, leasing, and mineral rights matters
• Interpret and monitor regulatory developments impacting operations

• Oversee entity formation, governance, compliance, and reporting
• Manage corporate structuring and multi-entity operations
• Coordinate transaction closings and post-closing documentation
• Draft and negotiate general corporate and commercial agreements
• Manage outside counsel relationships
• Oversee active disputes, claims, and regulatory inquiries
• Advise executive leadership on risk exposure and strategy

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• 8+ years of progressive legal experience with significant focus in domestic oil & gas transactions, land, and contracts
• Strong background in corporate governance and compliance
• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate independently while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment

Prior in-house experience in the energy or natural resources sector preferred

We invest in our people with one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry:

• Medical (1 of 3 plan options) – Employee & Eligible Dependents
• Dental – Employee & Eligible Dependents
• Vision – Employee & Eligible Dependents
• $100,000 Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
• 11.5 paid holidays
• Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly incentive for opting out of medical coverage (if eligible)

• Fully paid tuition program for undergraduate or Master’s degrees (after eligibility requirements)